Deck 28: Avoiding Sentence Errors

Question 1

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Then a television program on PBS changed his life the seventh grader watched in amazement as students in a well-equipped machine shop built their own robots.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. George Washington often attended barbecues in the years before the Revolutionary War.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. "Barbecue" comes from the Spanish word berbekot , which refers to the wooden framework used for cooking meat.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. The word barbecue can refer to the wooden or metal framework used for cooking, it can also refer to the animal being cooked or the event or meal at which the food is being served.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 5

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. He knew at that moment what he wanted to do.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 6

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Impressed that the students were fiercely competitive and working on a high level.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 7

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. In the late 1600s barbecues were introduced to the southern United States.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 8

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. He is the creator of SwarmBots, large numbers of small robots.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 9

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. John Calloway was elected governor of Oklahoma in 1923, he had a large barbecue.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 10

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Nowadays, health-conscious people who add skewered vegetables to their barbecues.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 11

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. It was "the coolest thing I had ever seen," he now says.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 12

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. That are programmed to work together on a group task.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 13

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Sometimes a childhood passion can lead to a rewarding career James McLurkin's journey from Lego bricks to robots is a perfect example.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 14

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. As a child, he played for hours with Legos and cardboard boxes, like many future engineers, he wanted to understand how things worked.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 15

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. This engineer and teacher is now famous for his work in robotics.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 16

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Served enormous quantities of beef, pork, lamb, buffalo, rabbit, and chicken.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 17

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Barbecues are not a modern phenomenon South and Central Americans have grilled meat on open flames for hundreds of years.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 18

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Being an excellent way to cook meat for a large gathering of people.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 19

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. For broiling, smoking, and drying meat and fish.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 20

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. All his life, however, McLurkin has enjoyed building things.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 21

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

A) She inexperienced in the world of business.
B) Her inexperience in the world of business creates problems.
C) Is inexperience in the world of business.

Question 22

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 23

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

A) Lorenzo doesn't usually like to cook, nevertheless, he enjoyed preparing a Hawaiian feast for his boss's surprise birthday party.
B) Lorenzo doesn't usually like to cook, nevertheless he enjoyed preparing a Hawaiian feast for his boss's surprise birthday party.
C) Lorenzo doesn't usually like to cook; nevertheless, he enjoyed preparing a Hawaiian feast for his boss's surprise birthday party.

Question 24

Instructions: Each of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the correct sentence from each group. Which sentence is correct?

A) If the owner does not allow pets.
B) The owner does not allow pets.
C) Allowing pets.

Question 25

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. He loves to meet with students.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 26

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Today, McLurkin champions technical education.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 27

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. The idea for SwarmBots, for instance, came from watching ants, bees, and other insects.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 28

Instructions: Each of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the correct sentence from each group. Which sentence is correct?

A) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance, all who attended had a wonderful time.
B) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance all who attended had a wonderful time.
C) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance; all who attended had a wonderful time.

Question 29

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. And then went on to receive a master's in that field and a second master's in computer science.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 30

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Education and drive turned his childhood passion into mastery, as a college student, McLurkin began to enter computer and robotics contests.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 31

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Have given him some of his best ideas.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 32

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Keeping an open mind and a spirit of play.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 33

Instructions: Each of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the correct sentence from each group. Which sentence is correct?

A) Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her; but, she rarely answers the ring.
B) Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her, however she rarely answers the ring.
C) Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her, but she rarely answers the ring.

Question 34

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

A) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time, he was exhausted when he reached the landing.
B) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time; he was exhausted when he reached the landing.
C) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time he was exhausted when he reached the landing.

Question 35

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. As they worked together in nature.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 36

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. And inspire them to pursue engineering, computer science, and invention.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 37

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Which led to honors as a young inventor.

A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Question 38

Instructions: Each of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the correct sentence from each group. Which sentence is correct?

A) Backing the boat trailer into the garage was not very easy.
B) She backing the boat trailer into the garage.
C) Backing the boat trailer into the garage not very easy.

Question 39

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

A) Charles carefully researched vacation spots before he discussed them with his wife and children.
B) Charles carefully researched vacation spots, before he discussed them with his wife and children.
C) Before he discussed them with his wife and children Charles carefully researched them.

Question 40

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

A) Finding an apartment in this neighborhood is not easy.
B) Finding an apartment in this neighborhood not easy.
C) To find an apartment in this neighborhood not easy.

Question 41

Instructions: Each of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the correct sentence from each group. Which sentence is correct?

A) Patiently waiting in line, hoping to buy tickets for the musical Hamilton .
B) They patiently waiting in line, hoping to buy tickets for the musical Hamilton .
C) They patiently waited in line, hoping to buy tickets for the musical Hamilton .